Visit Us
The Maine Field Office is co-located with the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery (CBNFH) on Alamoosook Lake at 306 Hatchery Road, East Orland, Maine 04431.
Visitors to the Maine Field Office and CBNFH can explore various exhibits at the CBNFH Visitor Center. Exhibits focus on the history of CBNFH (the oldest hatchery in the U.S.), recreational angling in Maine, and Atlantic salmon and other fish species found in the state. Additionally, the surrounding area has a number of multi-purpose trails that provide ample outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, trail running, mountain biking, birdwatching, and nature walks.
Further information on the CBNFH visitor center and recreational activities, along with trail maps of the area, can be found on the Visit Us page for CBNFH.
Locations
The USFWS Maine Field Office is located in a US Fish and Wildlife Service complex found at 306 Hatchery Road in East Orland, Maine. For driving directions the Maine Field Office is co-located with Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, which can be found on most internet search engines or following the general directions provided below.
From Bangor: Take I-395 out of town towards Route 1A. Take 1A East towards Ellsworth. Turn right in Dedham on Route 46. Take Route 46 until the intersection with Route 1. Turn Left (East) on Route 1 and follow for five miles to Hatchery Road. Turn left on Hatchery Road and follow for one mile until Craig Brook Fish Hatchery can be seen on your left.
From Augusta: Take Route 3 to Belfast. At Belfast Take Route 1 to Bucksport. Continue on Route 1 through Bucksport towards Ellsworth. Continue on Route 1 for seven miles and turn left on Hatchery Road. Follow Hatchery Road for one mile and Craig Brook Fish Hatchery will be on your left.
From Ellsworth: Take Route 1 West towards Bucksport. Follow for 13 miles. Turn right on Hatchery Road and follow for one mile and Craig Brook Fish Hatchery will be on your left.